Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Sperry Marine business unit has selected Marine Electricals (MEL) as its sales and service representative for the UAE, to meet increasing demand for its marine products and services.

Under the agreement, MEL will offer the complete range of Sperry Marine's products, systems and services to customers in the UAE and surrounding region, said a statement.

It includes the VisionMaster FT family of products and navigation systems such as Navigat Gyrocompasses, Navipilot and Naviguide Autopilots, and Naviknot Speed Logs.

It will also provide service support and spares for these products.

MEL has been the sales and service provider for Sperry Marine in India since 2010 and has been active in the Middle East for 15 years, said the statement.

Jan Hansen, director, business development, Sperry Marine, said: “The developing marine markets in the UAE are very important to Sperry Marine. MEL's leadership and excellent knowledge of the market will be key factors in our growth in this region.

"In addition to Sperry Marine's many customers in the UAE, there are considerable numbers of transiting vessels for which fast, efficient service and support is critical. This agreement with MEL will greatly enhance Sperry Marine's service capability in the region."

Vinay Uchil, managing director, Marine Electricals, said: ”This new partnership will help strengthen MEL's position as a major supplier of ship monitoring and control systems for onboard power management and dynamic positioning.” - TradeArabia News Service